6.0
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The Rachel Maddow Show (2008)
The Rachel Maddow Show (2008)
Overview
The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that airs on MSNBC, running in the 9:00 pm ET timeslot. It is hosted by Rachel Maddow, who gained popularity with her frequent appearances as a liberal pundit on various MSNBC programs. It is based on her former radio show of the same name. The show debuted on September 8, 2008.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
The Rachel Maddow Show is a daily news and opinion television program that airs on MSNBC, running in the 9:00 pm ET timeslot. It is hosted by Rachel Maddow, who gained popularity with her frequent appearances as a liberal pundit on various MSNBC programs. It is based on her former radio show of the same name. The show debuted on September 8, 2008.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The Rachel Maddow Show is rated as Clearly Left (-2) because its central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology, consistently critiquing conservative policies and advocating for left-leaning solutions to political and social problems.
This news and commentary program, hosted by a white woman, features a diverse array of guests and experts. Its narrative frequently engages in critical analysis of political and societal issues, often addressing themes of social justice and inequality, which are central to its progressive commentary.
Secondary
The Rachel Maddow Show provides a consistently positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals and themes. Hosted by an openly lesbian woman, the program regularly covers LGBTQ+ rights and issues with dignity, empathy, and an affirming perspective, framing challenges as external societal problems rather than inherent to queer identity.
The Rachel Maddow Show consistently covers transsexual themes and issues from a supportive and affirming perspective. It highlights challenges faced by the trans community due to prejudice and political actions, while advocating for trans rights and dignity. The program frames obstacles as external forces, presenting trans individuals and their allies with respect and empathy.
The show consistently critiques the political actions and rhetoric of the Christian right and Christian nationalism, often highlighting perceived hypocrisy, oppressive policies, or harmful influence in American politics. Its narrative frames these specific manifestations of Christianity as problematic.
The show consistently reports on and condemns Islamophobia, advocating for the protection and rights of Muslim communities. Its narrative frames bigotry against Islam as wrong, positioning the audience to sympathize with victimized adherents.
The show consistently reports on and condemns antisemitism, advocating for the protection and rights of Jewish communities. Its narrative frames bigotry against Judaism as wrong, positioning the audience to sympathize with victimized adherents.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Rachel Maddow Show is a news and opinion program featuring real individuals, not fictional characters or dramatic portrayals of historical figures. The concept of a gender swap, as defined, does not apply to this type of show.
The Rachel Maddow Show is a news and commentary program featuring real individuals appearing as themselves. It does not involve fictional characters, adaptations, biopics, or reboots, which are the contexts where a race swap could occur.
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6.1
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